Catherine M. Homer

Catherine “Kitty” M. Smith Homer, 100, of Martinsburg, peacefully passed away on Feb. 8, 2014, at Heartland Nursing Home with her daughter at her bedside.

Born Sept. 1, 1913, in Berkeley County, she was the daughter of the late Lawrence P. and Mae Randolph Smith.

Kitty is survived by her daughter, Ann Kady, of Martinsburg and her sons, Michael Homer, of Leesburg, Va., and James Homer, of Smryna, Del. She was blessed with six grandchildren, Thomas Kady, Katherine Becker, Timothy Kady, Julie and Jennifer Home and Chloe Lovitz. Kitty was dearly loved by her 13 great-grandchildren, Timothy and Molly Becker, Zachary, Dylan, Andrew, Benjamin and Christopher Kady; one great-great-granddaughter, Olivia; and two nieces.

She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and advocated for retired FBI agents in her husband’s memory. Kitty was an accomplished bridge player and a member, as well as started many knitting groups in the area.

Kitty was preceded in death by her husband of 70 years, James Dixon Gerard “Buck” Homer; and her brother, Lawrence G. “Smitty” Smith.

As per Kitty’s wishes, her body was given to Johns Hopkins University Hospital for research.

The family is requesting memorial donations be made to St. Joseph’s Catholic Church of Martinsburg.

She will be sadly missed by her family and many friends. We loved you, Kitty.